A bizarre scuba gear robbery at Disney Springs has raised new concerns about safety at one of America’s most famous tourist destinations. Deputies in Florida say a man dressed in full scuba gear robbed the Paddlefish restaurant just after midnight on Monday, taking between $10,000 and $20,000.
According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office, two employees were depositing cash into a safe when the suspect allegedly told them to “get down” and “close their eyes.” Although the perpetrator did not appear to have a weapon or “imply” that he had one, one woman told deputies she “was in fear of her life.”
The suspect was caught on camera wearing black gear, goggles, and blue rubber gloves before some reports claim he jumped into the water surrounding the restaurant’s replica steamboat.
Disney Springs markets itself as a family-friendly shopping and dining destination with “360 degree waterfront views,” but this unusual heist highlights vulnerabilities at high-traffic entertainment venues. Tourists and employees deserve better security, particularly when large sums of cash are involved.
As the investigation continues, the incident serves as a wake-up call that even in “The Most Magical Place on Earth,” crime can strike.
